Who is IAA?

The Indiana Apartment Association is a statewide trade organization serving the apartment industry in the state of Indiana.

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IAA Mission Statement

  1. To promote, advise and protect the general interests of the ownership and management of multi-family housing in the Indiana area by uniting those engaged in the business.
  2. To uphold the dignity of the property management profession and to acquire and disseminate useful business information among its members, to foster a spirit of cooperation among its members; to cultivate higher standards of practice and business ethics.

Currently the Indiana Apartment Association represents more than 200,000 units throughout the state, including members in eight affiliated chapters. The Association provides owners and management companies a constructive force through which to work together for the betterment of the multifamily housing industry.

A Board of Directors governs the Indiana Apartment Association. The board is comprised of member representatives from across the state. Headed by the Executive Director, a qualified staff assists in providing the manpower necessary for maintaining a positive image for the industry and representing the Association professionally. 

IAA Officers

President
Cindy Koehler
Sun America Affordable Housing Partners, Inc.

Vice President
Adam Van Rooy
Van Rooy Properties

Secretary
Ed Elliott
Metropolitan/Collegiate Housing, Inc.

Treasurer
Brian Cranor
Hearthview Residential

IAA Staff

Executive Director
Lynne Sullivan, CAE
lynne@iaaonline.net

Director of Education
Mary Ellen Perin
maryellen@iaaonline.net

Director of Membership
Kathy DeShazer
kathy@iaaonline.net

Director of Communications & Public Relations
Mark A. Conover
mark@iaaonline.net

Director of Chapter Services and Local Governmental Affairs
Letti O'Neill
letti@iaaonline.net

Accounting and Education Assistant
Kristie Fessler
kristie@iaaonline.net

Trade Show Manager
Connie Galbraith
connie@iaaonline.net

Accounting Manager
Mary Massey
mary@iaaonline.net

Office Adminstrator
Sarah Saunders
sarah@iaaonline.net